Slipknot confirms Sid Wilson’s removal after 28 years
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Slipknot have confirmed that turntablist Sid Wilson has been removed from the band after 28 years. The decision formalises earlier reports of his dismissal and marks the latest departure of a longstanding member from the metal group, though the band has not publicly explained its reasons.
Slipknot briefly posted that it would no longer be associated with Wilson “effective immediately”, before deleting the announcement roughly ten minutes later. TMZ had reported that the move followed concerns about Wilson’s treatment of bandmates; Wilson’s exit follows those of Chris Fehn, Craig Jones and Jay Weinberg, while Slipknot last performed at Inkcarceration 2025.
- Slipknot confirm Sid Wilson’s exit after 28 years.
- The band has not detailed its reasons publicly.
- Wilson joins several recent high-profile departures.
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Slipknot are an American heavy metal band formed in Iowa in the mid-1990s, known for their masked performances, large line-up and aggressive sound. Sid Wilson joined early in the group’s rise and performed as its turntablist, using records, samples and electronic effects as part of the music.
The band’s membership has changed several times over the years, including the departures of percussionist Chris Fehn, sampler and keyboard player Craig Jones, and drummer Jay Weinberg. Such changes can affect both the sound of a band and its live shows, particularly in a group where individual members have distinctive on-stage roles.
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- Louder — Slipknot confirm Sid Wilson is no longer in the band in since-deleted social media post
- Rolling Stone — Slipknot and Sid Wilson Part Ways After Nearly 30 Years
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Originally published by Stereogum as “Slipknot Confirm Sid Wilson Fired After 28 Years”.